DAY 1 – ARUSHA – LAKE
NATRON AREA
Pick up in the morning from your hotel at (0830am) and depart for
Lake Natron on the great rift valley – Mt L'engai base. Arrive in
the afternoon. Short tour of Lake Natron on foot. Lake Natron is one
of the major flamingo breeding areas. Evening free at the camp (kamakia
campsite) or visit the nearby waterfalls for a swim in the river and
also visit a Maasai family for a short cultural interaction.
Around 1130pm. Transfer to the base of Mt. L’engai.
DAY 2 – CLIMB MT OL’DOINYO L’ENGAI - 2896m – ARUSHA
Short after mid night, jeep transfer to the base of Mt Ol’ Doinyo
L’Engai for the climb to peak of this live volcano. The climb takes
about 3 TO 5 hours on a normal pace. The climb is strenuous and
requires a physically fit person. Arrive at the Peak just before
sunrise.
- L'engai volcanic crater looks like a field infested with red
firelight insects just before sunrise. An amazing site to visit.
Tour of the active crater after sunrise, then retracing your steps
down to the base and transfer to the camp. L’engai climb is
described as of medium difficulty and requires a physically fit
person, no technical equipment required. After brunch and short
rest, depart for Arusha arriving in the evening.
Dinner and overnight; Hotel of your choice – not included in the
price.
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Trekking notes:
We recommend that you bring your own climbing gears as listed below;
Warm sleeping bag (-10’C); Trekking boots (used and comfortable); a
warm jacket; Thermo long underwear; Balaclava hat; several pairs of
warm socks; windbreaker jacket; Rain gear, Getas, Light camera,
Sunglasses and sun creams; Warm gloves, a walking stick and some
medicines.
Health Care – You need to bring your own Medical care kit. In that
will be all-important antibiotics, malaria tabs, sunburn cream,
water purification tabs, diamox, (Aspirins will do for mild
headaches), On an occasion of Acute Mountain Sickness it is
obligatory to climb down. Please be advised to consult your Doctor
before the climb.
Camping – we use public camping sites set in the wilderness and
supported with basic necessities only. We use light tents for
camping and we provide all other camping gears like mattresses,
chairs, tables etc.
One cook will be on the trek with you. He takes care of all camp
chores. He will provide 3delicious meals per day – vegetarian or
not. I Maasai Guide will lead the trek. We’ll provide 1 special
Safari Jeep – Land Rover 110 Tdi 4WD or Landcruizer 4WD.
PRICE PER PERSON ..... Per Person for 2 days – US$
The price inclusive of: transport to and from L'Engai, 3Meals a day,
mountain guide, drinking water, and tour of lake Natron.
Extras; Hotels before and after trek in Arusha, Tips to Driver/guide
and cook (highly recommended) Flights (domestic/international) Visa
and transit visas, personal travel insurance.
2 DAYS – MT. LENGAI TREK - THE ONLY ACTIVE
VOLCANIC MT. IN TANZANIA